Hanks Tweets New "Larry Crowne" Trailer

Good old Tom Hanks, the man of many characters, he's dropped the new "Larry Crowne" trailer courtesy of his Twitter account. Who ever thought the guy from "Bosom Buddies" would be tweeting a trailer for a movie he co-wrote and directed?

When appealing everyman LARRY CROWNE (Tom Hanks) is inexplicably fired from his job as a big box store clerk, he realizes it’s time for some meaningful change in his life.  Deeply in debt and without direction, he returns to college where he befriends a group of scooter-riding students and eventually develops a real affection for his beautiful speech class instructor, MERCEDES TAINOT (Julia Roberts).

Charming and smart, LARRY CROWNE reminds us of life’s small surprises.  Sometimes clouds really do have a silver lining.  It’s also about the power of new beginnings like the time Larry Crowne, an ordinary man with a gentle heart, was forced to downsize his world…and ended up expanding his life.

"The Hunger Games" Set Photos

FanGirlTastic has some new photos of from "The Hunger Games". I've never heard of the site before but I like it. I think I am going to add it to my favorites. You should to. Below is the book overview but stay tuned for more relating to the upcoming big screen version that is already generating a good amount of buzz.

In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she is forced to represent her district in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead before-and survival.

Six International "The Smurfs" Posters

When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours – in fact, smack dab in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down.

"Super 8" Preview Video

In the summer of 1979, a group of friends in a small Ohio town witness a catastrophic train crash while making a super 8 movie and soon suspect that it was not an accident.  Shortly after, unusual disappearances and inexplicable events begin to take place in town, and the local Deputy tries to uncover the truth –  something more terrifying than any of them could have imagined.

Six "Horrible Bosses" Posters

I personally think this movie looks like it could be a riot and I'm a big believer in Jason Bateman. I know that there are some other there who are into Hatin' on Bateman but I'm now one of them nor am I going to let you ruin my Bateman Fever. I knew he had it since "Hogan Family". That's loyalty and I know he appreciates it. Sixe new "Horrible Bosses" posters couresy of Facebook & Digital Spy

"The Three Musketeers" Poster

Yahoo Movies has the poster for "The Three Musketeers" and all I can say is Errol Flynn's mustache is rolling over in it's grave. While you're at it, what does Rollie Fingers have to say about this? That guy was bringing the stache as well. These goatstaches have nothing on them.

"The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" Poster Goes Full Frontal

New "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" poster courtesy of ComingSoon.Net via IMP Awards. I can see the actors reacting to the release of the poster in a similar manner as below.

DANIEL CRAIG: Did you look at look at this poster carefully?
ROONEY MARA: Carefully?
DANIEL CRAIG: Because I'm not sure and and and correct me if I'm wrong but I think I see ... a nipple.
ROONEY MARA: What?
DANIEL CRAIG: Here. Take a look. What, what is that?
ROONEY MARA: (gasps) Oh my God! That's my nipple.
DANIEL CRAIG: That's what I thought.
ROONEY MARA: That's my nipple. My nipple's exposed. This poster is being seen by thousands of people across the internet. My parents. My boss. Uh, Nana and Papa.
DANIEL CRAIG: Didn't you look at the poster?
ROONEY MARA: Oh God I didn't notice. Oh, what am I going to do? You know your whole life you go through painstaking efforts to hide your nipple and then BOOM, suddenly thousands of people get their own personal shot of it.

Legendary Entertainment Takes Legendary East

Legendary East is the vision of Legendary Entertainment’s Chairman and CEO Thomas Tull, who along with Chinese born Hong Kong media and finance entrepreneur Kelvin Wu, created the venture. Legendary East’s local co-production and distribution partner is its strategic shareholder - Huayi Brothers Media Corporation, a leading Chinese film conglomerate.

The announcement was made today in Beijing by Tull and Huayi Brothers CEO Wang Zhongjun, and Huayi Brothers President, Wang Zhonglei.

Legendary East’s films are anticipated to be developed and produced as co-productions with Huayi Brothers, who will distribute the movies in China, while distribution in all other parts of the globe is anticipated to be handled by Warner Bros. Pictures, with whom Legendary Entertainment has a long-standing relationship. Legendary East initially plans on producing one to two major, event style films for worldwide audiences annually beginning in 2013.

“China is one of the most important economic and culturally significant areas in the world, and we are deeply honored to establish a base in this region to create entertainment that is globally appealing in quality, scale and impact,”commented Mr. Tull. “Legendary Entertainment is committed to building a long-term presence in China and the surrounding region by becoming part of both the rapidly growing world-class filmmaking community and its media and business economy. Our newly announced production and distribution partnership with Huayi Brothers in China, coupled with Legendary East’s management team lead by Kelvin Wu, positions us well in our pursuit of these goals.”

“As the rapid growth of the Chinese film market has attracted more and more attention and participation from filmmakers around the world, Huayi Brothers is very fortunate to be an active participant in this global trend and to witness China becoming the 2nd largest market for film by 2012. Even though in 2010, Huayi Brothers alone contributed 30% of the domestic Chinese film B.O. in China (17% of the overall domestic B.O.), we have never stopped exploring any possibility that can enhance us to break into the global market," commented Mr. Zhonglei, President. "I am glad that I have found Legendary, the leading film creator and trend setter, to be my comrade. We sincerely value this partnership and believe that this collaboration will not only produce countless fantastic films for our global audience; but simultaneously will allow the world to see China from a whole new perspective.”

Legendary East will be led by an experienced management team with significant experience working with Hollywood studios as well as with Western and Chinese entertainment companies. The Legendary East senior executive team will be comprised of Thomas Tull, Executive Chairman; Kelvin Wu, Chief Executive Officer; and Joel Chang, Chief Financial Officer.

“Hong Kong was said to be the Hollywood of the East and has emerged as one of the most important international financial centers today. Thanks to the rapid growth of the Chinese film market, Hong Kong has been regaining its momentum to become eminent in film production. With the support from Legendary Entertainment, we are excited to be a part of Legendary East and be in the forefront of bridging the creative with finance, and the East with the West,” said Mr. Wu.

The announcement also marks Legendary Entertainment’s formal entrance into the Chinese marketplace.
In the formation of Legendary East, Legendary Entertainment was advised by Goldman, Sachs & Co.; Legendary East was advised by Centerview Partners LLC.

Sacha Baron Cohen Is "The Dictator"

Paramount Pictures has released the first picture of Sacha Baron Cohen from "The Dictator". See below and try not to exclaim "meh" all at once. I do dig Cohen, Borat, Ali G, and Jean Girard went over well. Bruno...not so much. I actually thought for a long while he portrayed Max Baer in "Cinderella Man", which would have been a nice career move, but that was Craig Bierko.

Hoping that Cohen does something out of the box sooner rather than later. By out of the box I mean something not so out of the box as he has historically magnetized himself too. Maybe an assassin opposite Jason Statham or a Mayor of a small Ohio town who decides to run for president.

"Green Lantern" Rings Out Another TV Spot

The "Green Lantern" marketing machine continues full green ahead with yet another tv spot courtesy of The Brothers Warner. Head over to our sister site WelcomeToCoastCity.Org for more in depth coverage on "The Green Lantern".

In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan.

Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is clearly the missing piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and willpower, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity. With the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), if Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax…he will become the greatest Green Lantern of all.